The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!